Navy Plans Trade In Of 50 Surplus Warplanes To Allies
President Roosevelt seeks authority to dispose of surplus planes and ammunition to expand indirect aid to France and Britain as the Navy turns 50 dive bombers back to the manufacturer for possible resale. Defense leaders weigh actions as Morgenthau confirms Allies asked to buy surplus World War arms. Senate debate over the plan reveals split views on policy shifts and potential war implications.
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Washington
France
Navy
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Defense Board
National Defense Commission
Commission
Leon Henderson
SEC
Morgenthau
Jackson
Pittman
D-Ney
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wheeler
D-Mont
Reynolds
D-N.c
Pepper
D-Fin
Holt
D-W
Italian Ships Ordered To Seek Neutral Ports Amid War Fears
Italian liner in New York reports all Italian merchant ships at sea ordered to seek neutral ports. The move, described as cancelling all sailings, sparks questions of possible war. Gaetano Vecchioti travels to Washington for an emergency conference as authorities assess safety of Italian vessels. In Europe, German bombardment and tank assaults press Paris defenses, with Luftwaffe activity and Allied countermeasures affecting the western front.
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Associated Press
Italy
Italian Line
New York
High Seas
Italo Verrando
Gaetano Vecchioti
Tallon
Kreneral
Washington
Emsbasrytte Verrando
Thipa
Rome
Regnau
Tallan
Paris
Alsne
Somme
Parle
Telefrance
Hranie
Flanders
Weygand
Peronne
Ailette
Allette
Aisne
Oise
France
Concentra Zone
Americans Urged To Return During June War Time Plea
London based report says the American Embassy urges all Americans without urgent reasons to leave Britain this month, warning it could be their last chance before the war ends. The note notes mass instruction plans for air raid precautions by the ministry of home security.
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London
United Kingdom
Ministry of Home Security
Clothing Workers Aid Red Cross Drive
A Cleveland sewing bee by Amalgamated Clothing Workers Unionists from 30 firms will operate tomorrow to assist the Red Cross. Volunteers will sew on donated machines and materials, producing clothing for 1,500 recipients without pay.
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Cleveland
Red Cross
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
German film magnate shot in Paris as spy
Berlin born Fritz Erner, 34, a German film producer, was shot in Paris this morning. The incident follows reports of espionage activity linked to a German cinema figure. Insurance records show high coverage on related assets, including Carman Mary, 34, tied to a substantial policy.
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Paris
Fritz Erner
Max Ansorance
Ducer
Cincinnati
Espionate
Dow
Carmen Mary
Big
Aviation training facilities announced for 2925 youths
Col Franknox, national chairman of Aviation Plattsburgs, said the Middle West will train 2,925 young men in primary flying starting June 15. Instructors and equipment are ready at 90 universities and colleges, with about 135 for board and room during the first 10 weeks.
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ICAGO
Col
Franknox
Aviation Plattsburgs
Middle West
Ohio
Washington
Capitol
Baldwin
Wallace
Press-College
Berea
Capital Univer
Roosevelt
Columbus
Law School
Fenn College
Gram
Cleveland
Kent State University
Ken
Gambier
Lake
Ax’ Bill Erie College
Painesville
Mar
Ettn Colles
Mount Union
College
Allance
Ohio Norther
Een University
Ada
Ohio State
University
Ohio University
Ccel Egestas
Yfe
University of Akron
City of Cincinnati
Lee
Dayton
University of To
Edu
Wittenberg. College
Beane
Mr. Roosevelt
Xavier University
Younestown College
House
Dess
Federsen
Mexico Seeks Alien Control to Shield Nation
Reports from informed quarters say President Lazaro Cardenas plans an extraordinary session of Congress this month to consider laws controlling foreign movement regaining arms possession and strengthening the armed forces. A government source suggests a possible defense pact with the United States for the western hemisphere.
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Memenariu
Mexican Congress
Mexico
Lazaro Cardenas
Congress
United States
Wallace Proposes Sharing Farm Credit Profits With Borrowers
Secretary Wallace proposes the Farm Credit Administration share its profits and losses with former borrowers. The idea comes as he urges permanent relief from excessive farm mortgage debts and supports legislation to cut interest rates on government loans and allow the agency to scale down excessive debts before the Senate Banking Committee.
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Washington
Wallace
Farm Credit Administration
Senate Banking Committee
Second U S Cruiser En Route to Brazil
The navy announced the cruiser Wichita is en route to Rio de Janeiro where the cruiser Quincy was ordered dispatched last week. Officials call the trip a friendly visit but confidential reports say pro Nazi elements in South American countries have increased activities since the German sweep through.
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Washington
1Ne
Wichita
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Quincy
Edison
Flanders
Ohio Poor Relief Bill Falls in May Despite Help
In Columbus Ohio the May poor relief bill stood at 1 959 000 a drop of 78 percent from April The State Welfare Department estimated 91 700 total cases a decline of 9 000 from April The state will pay 750 000 or 383 percent of the cost versus 353 percent in April
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Columbus
Ohio
State Welfare Department
Film Star Grandma Found Dead In Bed In Hollywood
The death of Misa Roberts, 69, famed for Grandma film series, is reported as natural causes. She was a popular stage and screen figure in the day of Belasco and Jones and died at her home in Roxabell. The wartime dispatch notes Allied and German maneuvers and the looming battles as France resists a major German offensive along the coast and Chemin Des Dames.
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Hollywood
Florence
Roberts
Jones
France
Hitler
Misa Roberts
Belasco
Fom
Chillicothe
Baltimore
Ohio
Roxabell
Iailes West
James Devine
The
Association League
Sacco
Aisner River
Chemin Des Dames
Echo Lake Weather With Record Snow Near Continental Divide
Heat waves reached 97 in Cincinnati and 95 in Washington while Echo Lake near the Continental Divide west of Denver recorded heavy snowfall of 10 inches. Local reports note mild temps in Colorado yet sharp contrast across the nation.
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Greeley
Colo
Mometers
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
Echo Lake
Continental Divide
Den
Surplus Farm Products May Be Bartered
Ambiguous OCR text discusses surplus farm products and barter, mentioning a federal lender, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and possible purchases of feeds and defense supplies. Names and specifics are unclear due to transcription errors. overall focus is on government plans to finance or support farm surplus handling and distribution.
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Americas Farm
Mer
Waser
Deane Sones Federal Lan Cirinte Itator
Tla
Cotrea
Finaner Corporation
Eller
Towry
Teiy
Repuipican Conteens
Netuay
Technica
Erie
Psy
Det Iivers
Rou Oc Auice
Persien
Atarian Farm
Socumediie
Southworth Named New Manager of St. Louis Cardinals
Southworth, former Rochester International League manager, was chosen to lead the St. Louis Cardinals, succeeding Ray Blades. The appointment places Southworth at the helm of the major league club as it aims to improve its standings this season.
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Southworth
St. Louis Cardals
ST. Louis
Umpilly Southworth
Rochester
St. Louis Cardinals
Ray Blades
France Must Battle Alone Without British Aid, War Toll Grows
Desperate manpower shortages plague France as neutral and Allied observers warn a large French counteroffensive is unlikely for at least a month. France fields about 30 divisions along the Alps and 70 more toward the Moselle to the Channel, while Britain can muster only five combat divisions in France. Germans deploy around 40 divisions with about 1,500 armored vehicles in western operations.
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Bern
Switzerland
France
Wesar
Alps
Moselle
English Channel
Associated Press
Paris
Wey and Line
Maxime Weygand
Lee
Somme
Alers
Weygand
Berlin
Ufest
Weyband
Ninset
Aunelae
Pollus
Somme-Aisne
Chemin-Des-Dames
Allen
Gereman
Abbeville
Bresle
Channel
le Havre
Germany
Bricker Considers Special Session to Address Ballot Proposals
Gov. John W. Bricker said a special session of the Legislature could be called within two weeks to place proposals on the November ballot, including separating national and state tickets and potential old age relief. He hoped the session, if called, would convene before the Republican national convention and take two to three days. Extra staff were hired to prepare the House and Senate chambers, and Bricker planned to confer with Welfare Director Charles E. Sherwood on relief matters.
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Olumbus
John W. Bricker
Sane
Bricker
Ban Import Of Securities
Treasury quarantined foreign securities to stop Germany dumping seized assets in invaded European countries. Effective today import of securities from any foreign country is prohibited unless submitted to a federal reserve bank for examination. Customs and postal officials may open packages from foreign countries to check for securities. Treasury did not state exact purpose but signaled aim to prevent sale of assets taken from rightful owners in Belgium, Holland, Norway, Denmark and Luxembourg.
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Treasury
Germany
Federal Reserve Bank
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Denmark
Luxembourg
Bandits Rob Bexley Bank for 3500 Dollars
Police traced five adits in a mid day heist at the Bexley Branch of the Ohio National Bank. Two suspects wounded reportedly fled after a burst of gunfire. A hitchhiker described as bloodied led investigators toward the robbers. Highway patrols blocked roads and checked hospitals and pay offices nearby.
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Columbus
Bexley
Ohio National Bank
Canal Winchester
Mussolini’s War Verdict Echoes Through Rome Pact Talks
A chaotic Rome stream of reports notes Mussolini to address war entry amid French peace overtures. Il Resto Del Camino reacts cautiously to Reynaud’s speech as Fascists prepare mass meetings to hear the premier’s decision on joining the Nazi alliance.
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OME
Rome
Today Fm
Instight
Mussolini
Italy
Tr Duce
Nazi Germany
Paul Reynaud
Il Resto del Camino
Bologna
Tl Resto
Reynau
France
Uitler
Germany
Corsica
Nice
Savoy
Tunisia
Reynaud
Fascist Party
Mussolinia
British Planes Exceed Battle Losses in Flanders
Lord Beaverbrook announces British factories exceeded the battle losses in the Battle of Flanders as factories produced more aircraft. He notes a new bomber, the largest in the world, has just been flown successfully and is in production.
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London
Lord Beaver Brook
Aircraft Producion
Flanders
Lord Beaver Prook
Youth Is Given Life Sentence for Murder
A six-year-old Akron judge’s common pleas court condemned William Hart to life imprisonment for the murder of a man after an accident with a tractor. The case, heard in Akron, involved Hart's brutal act and the court’s ruling reflects the severity of the crime. The incident occurred near Middletown, and the judge’s sentence marks a stark end to the violent case.
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Lancaster
Akron
Common Pleas Court
Toda
Gene Weaver
Cuya
William S. Hart
Kaga Falls
Middletown
Newark
Bee
Axri
Theodore E. Ruff
Ciyal Stromstead
Bibhoga River
Harm
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Bandits
Bexley Bank
Duce
U.S. Army
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Langley Field
Army
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